Pelican Lake (Otter Tail County, Minnesota)

For other places with the same name, see Pelican Lake (disambiguation).

Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake in August 2016
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Location	Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Coordinates	46.698553°N 96.023127°W / 46.698553; -96.023127
Primary inflows	Pelican River, Spring Creek
Primary outflows	Pelican River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	3,986 acres (16.13 km2)
Max. depth	55 ft (17 m)

Pelican Lake is a lake located about seven miles north of Pelican Rapids, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. Pelican Lake is now a highly developed lake with its major uses predominantly recreation, but its fishing is also excellent. The lake was recently discovered to be infested with zebra mussels, threatening not only Pelican Lake, but all lakes connected by the Pelican River.

Size and shape

The lake covers an area of 3,986 acres (16.13 km²), and reaches a maximum depth of 64 ft (20 m) in the northern portion of the lake. The lake got its name because of its unique and very intricate resemblance to the shape of a pelican.

Neighboring lakes

The Pelican River runs through the lake and forces water southeastward into Lake Lizzie. Little Pelican Lake is located to the northeast and is navigable by going upstream on the Pelican River. There is a water inflow coming from the Spring Creek that feeds from Cormorant Lake (Minnesota)

Pelican Lake, Minnesota July 3, 2022

Recreation

A popular family resort by the name of Fair Hills Resort is located on the lake.

Barry's Mansion

Barry's Mansion is an estate built by businessman and philanthropist B. John Barry starting in 1998.

Notable People with Second Homes on Pelican Lake

• Doug Burgum, Governor of North Dakota
• Dave Hakstol, former coach for the Seattle Kraken
• John Barry, former owner of Sun Country Airlines